I think this little speech was a vehicle to get free air time for McCain’s suggestion of getting together. McCain was already scheduled to be in D.C. tomorrow. This was another way — on a grander scale — to force Obama to do what they want.

I’m lucky in a way, I live in a red state, have a blue rep and she’s too busy with the hurricane stuff. I don’t think she is on the committees involved in this negotiation. I should look that up though.

I can’t remember where I read it, but this Paulson plan was in the works way before last Friday, so your instinct is correct.